Emma’s Venture (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to say firmly that something must be done or that something is true Example: I ______ that you finish your homework.

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insist

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(v) to plan or have a goal about what you want to do in the future Example: I ______ to finish my homework.

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intend

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(v) to use money or effort to make something better or to gain a profit Example: I want to ______ in a new bike.

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invest

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(v) to ask someone to come to a place or event Example: I will ______ my friends to the party.

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invite

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(n) a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water Example: We saw an ______ in the ocean.

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island

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(pronoun) referring to something or someone in a way that emphasizes it is separate or distinct Example: The cat cleaned ______.

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itself

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(n) a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a front opening Example: She put on her ______ before going outside.

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jacket

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(adj) having less experience or lower rank than others Example: The ______ team members learn from the seniors.

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junior

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(adj) very good or excellent Example: That movie is a ______ game!

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killer

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(adj) related to the second of two things or people mentioned Example: I like apples and oranges, but I prefer the ______.

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latter

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(v) to start or begin something, especially a new project or business Example: They will ______ the new app next week.

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launch

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(n) a person who practices or studies law and represents clients in legal matters Example: The ______ helps people with their legal problems.

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lawyer

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(n) a person who guides or directs a group Example: The ______ helps the team to win.

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leader

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(n) a group of people or organizations that work together for a common goal Example: The teams joined the ______ to compete.

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league

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(n) something that you leave behind after you die, or the impact you have on others and the world Example: Her ______ will help many people.

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legacy

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